ADMS adoption is difficult because the criteria used to determine success within power distribution is changing.

The breadth and speed of digital transformation in the electric distribution business are unparalleled. What started with innovations, such as smart meters and smart switches, rapidly progressed to more sophisticated and complex distribution solutions, including advanced distribution management systems (ADMS).

The impact of ADMS-related changes to people, process and technology cuts across multiple divisions, service centers, departments and roles. Impacted workstreams include telecommunication and control room technicians, planning and area engineers, GIS mappers, operators, dispatchers, and field operations.